Interested in Chinese Culture? In the year of the Dragon, be transported to ancient China through Guzheng zither music and a Chinese Tea Tasting. Learn about the Shen Yun Performing Arts Exhibition, coming to Chicago in April, which is considered the renaissance of Chinese culture, incorporating dance, legends, and music in a way that has never been done before.

Please join us for our second annual Brian Buster Team Trivia Challenge.Enter as teams of 2-4 players and compete with other teams to answer questions on various topics from pop-culture to sports to history.Top teams will win prizes. Register Here.

Career Vision: Start Early, Start Smart Tues., March 20, 7-8pmLearn what you need to know about making good academic and career choices before choosing a college. Find out why early career planning is important, and four great steps for making college major and career decisions. Career Vision is part of a not-for-profit foundation. Register here.

Wed., Mar. 217-8:30pm Attorney Jacob Ehrensaft will discuss estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, probate, and guardianship. Updates to the Illinois Power of Attorney Act on July 1, 2011, will be addressed. The importance of planning ahead as well as updating existing documents to reflect changes in the law and personal circumstances will be reviewed. Register here.

Practice ACT Sat., March 17, 12:45-4:45pmTeens preparing to take the ACT are invited to a free practice test proctored by College Nannies & Tutors. Please bring a calculator and pencil. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend the final 30 minutes to discuss the test results. Register here.

Palette of Provence and the Riviera: an artistic journey through the South of France

Sun., Mar. 18, 2-3:30pm

Francophile and educator Betty Winer returns to present an illustrated slide/lecture of the land and seascapes that inspired van Gogh, Monet, Matisse, Signac, Braque, Chagall, Picasso and other artists drawn to the celebrated region. Register here.

Are you looking for journal or magazine articles for a research paper?

Are you looking for company information?

Not finding what you want on the Internet?Let us point you in the right direction.Our specialized databases can save you time and you can be sure you’re getting reliable information.The Library’s databases are electronic resources on topics including biography, business, genealogy, literature, science, languages, practice test, career seeking,and automotive and include newspapers, magazines and journals.Make an individual appointment with a librarian for help doing research with the Library’s databases.Call 847-663-6433 to schedule an appointment.

College Planning Workshop Tues., March 13, 7-8:30pmGet help picking a college that will give the best financial aid package, learn what steps to take to ensure the best prospects for admission and maximum financial aid, and pick up key strategies for paying for college even when you don’t qualify for financial aid. This program will be presented by College Planning Partners, LLC. Register here.